| ZIP Code | 81137 |
|---|---|
| City | Ignacio |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | La Plata County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 6,434 ft |
| Latitude | 37.051911 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -107.613601 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,323 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 482 (13%) |
| Associates | 733 (19.7%) |
| Bachelors | 308 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 829 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,226 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,500 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,073/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,562 |
| Vacant Units | 341 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,562 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 341 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 81137 is located in Ignacio, Colorado, within La Plata County. With a population of 5,662, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.2 years. Economically, 81137 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,226 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81137 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $309,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,073 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 81137 is majority White (56.73%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81137 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 81137 in Ignacio, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,662 residents, a median household income of $64,226, and a median home value of $309,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.